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Many of us know that sanitary pads keep girls in school, allow women to go to work, and prevent embarrassing leaks. But what if we told you that sanitary pads could also protect girls and women from sexual assault and exploitation?

It’s unbelievable that it has been two years since the launch of The Unmentionables! In that time we’ve expanded from a small project based in Greece to having 11 different projects that have served more than 55,844 beneficiaries and distributed 158,344 products in six countries.

It’s not often we hear stories of life-saving bras. But, in refugee camps around the world, having access to a bra can often do just that—by significantly reducing instances of sexual violence against women.

Art transcends language barriers and can act as a powerful storytelling medium when words fail. Maria Khalid Nissan helps build a community through her regular art therapy sessions at The Unmentionables Resource Center in Athens, Greece. Learn more about her experience in this week's blog.

The imbalance of protection and services available to men and boys, not only makes them increasingly more vulnerable, but also has negative effects on women and girls. Find out what The Unmentionables is doing to fill this gap.

World Day against Trafficking in Persons sheds light on the serious threat human trafficking poses to peoples' freedom and dignity. Two of our volunteers write about the importance of our sexual and reproductive health curriculum in promoting and protecting victims' rights.

Our UnExposed program aims to return the voice of storytelling to those who have experienced forced migration. Earlier this summer, we were proud to launch our third course and welcome a new class of creative students.

Things have been busy at our Athens Resource Center since its opening in January 2018. We sat down with our Resource Center Manager to learn more about her work with The Unmentionables and the day-to-day running of the center.

More people today are living as refugees than at any time since World War II. This week, we talk about the importance of connecting with their unique stories and celebrating their identities beyond their refugee status.